Jury Awards $20 MILLION in Casaretto v. Johnson & Johnson

Core Points - Dr. Casaretto, a long-time medical professional, used Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder daily and later developed malignant mesothelioma, leading to his death in December 2022 [1][2] - His case provides a significant exposure history in talc litigation, with experts finding asbestos in his product despite no known asbestos exposure in his career [2] - Allegations against Johnson & Johnson claim that their talc products, marketed as "gentle" and "safe," were contaminated with asbestos, and the company concealed these risks for decades [3]